Accurate takeoffs can have a major impact on the success of a project bid. But for many suppliers and contractors, reviewing plan sets and identifying opportunities can take days or even weeks.
For Evan Moffitt, Director of Sales at Farm Supply Company, using Bobyard has dramatically changed that process. Faster takeoffs have helped his team turn around plans more quickly, identify opportunities for customers, and ultimately save a contractor $20,000 on a single project.
Watch the video below to hear Moffitt explain how Bobyard transformed their business:
Supporting Contractors Across California’s Central Coast
Farm Supply Company serves the landscape and construction industry across California’s Central Coast with five locations. As a supplier, reviewing plans and completing takeoffs is a key part of helping contractors price projects accurately and source materials efficiently.
With decades of experience in the industry, including serving as the state president of the California Landscape Contractors Association, Moffitt understands how valuable accurate takeoffs can be—not only for pricing jobs but also for uncovering opportunities to better serve contractors.
Identifying a $20,000 Opportunity Through a Takeoff
One recent project highlighted the real value that a detailed takeoff can bring. As Moffitt explained, “We were able to find a project where there was a whole bunch of pottery that we can supply and that the contractor was going to potentially get elsewhere. And when we were able to do the takeoff and see what pottery was on that job, we were able to save that customer about $20,000.”
Moments like this show how the right tools and the right visibility into project plans can make a meaningful difference for customers.
From Week-Long Takeoffs to Just a Few Hours
Before adopting Bobyard, reviewing multiple sets of plans could easily take Farm Supply Company days or even weeks to complete.
“The biggest thing that I've noticed since using Bobyard is the time management and being able to turn over a lot of plans,” Moffitt said.
That difference becomes especially clear when several plan sets arrive at once. Instead of dedicating long stretches of time to reviewing drawings, Moffitt can now work through them in shorter windows throughout the day.
“There have been times when customers have sent me three sets of plans and they could be, ‘I need these all in a week,’” he explained. “Typically, that would take me a week or two to get it all done, but I can do it in a few hours and in between meetings and customer visits.”
The result is a faster turnaround for contractors and a more flexible workflow for his team.
Creating More Time for Projects and Customers
Saving time on takeoffs has also opened the door to more opportunities. With projects organized and easy to return to later, Moffitt can manage quotes more efficiently and take on more work.
“It also allows you to compartmentalize what you're quoting,” Moffitt said. “You can quote more projects. You have more time to go out and find more projects.”
Just as importantly, the extra time allows him to focus on the relationship-driven aspects of the business.
Learn More About Bobyard
If you’re looking to speed up your takeoffs, bid on more work, or free up your team to focus on higher-value tasks, it might be time to see what Bobyard can do for you. Book a free demo, and see how much more your team could achieve.